Summer in Yorkshire

Harewood House Food Festival – 27th – 29th May 2017

Just before June starts there is the Harewood House Food Festival on Bank holiday weekend that shouldn’t be missed ( and it’s only 7 miles from Wetherby). Over the Bank Holiday Weekend of Saturday 27th – Monday 29th May, the Great British Food Festival comes back with its successful ingredients and Harewood House. Enjoy fun activities, Chefs demos, cake competitions, Live Music and of course a great array of foods. Ticket prices start from £7.50 | Open from 10am to 5pm everyday | More information here

JUNE

Bramham Horse Trials – 8th – 11th June 2017

The Braham Horse Trial returns on 8th June at Bramham Park, 9 miles from the Days Inn Wetherby! Every year top riders head to the Equi-Trek International Horses Trials to tackle the courses over 3 trials: dressage, cross country and show jumping. Alongside the competition there is also a tented village with food courts, brand stalls and children’s activities. Whether you’re a horse lover, a food lover or a shopaholic, the Bramham Horse Trial has something for everyone. Ticket prices start from £11 | Get more information and buy tickets here.

JULY

Wetherby Food Festival – 7th – 9th July 2017

Lodge Lane, Boston Road, Wetherby LS22 5FN

There is always space for food in Yorkshire! Over the weekend of Friday 7th – Sunday 9th July, it’s all about the Wetherby Food Festival and its 100 stalls selling hot and cold foods from around the world. Whatever you fancy, you will probably get it here! Togethere with food there will be real ales, Sommerset ciders, cocktails, and drinks of your choice. To spice up the weekend, there will be musicians, street artists and cookery demonstrations that will entertain you in a fun and tasty environment. Children will also have their own slice of fun with the vintage fun fair. Ticket prices start from £2 | More information here

Great Yorkshire Show – 11th – 13th July 2017

Great Yorkshire showground, Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 9NZ

The Great Yorkshire Show features the best of British farming and is England’s premier agricultural show. It is an opportunity for farmers to showcase their rural life and share their agricultural experience through demonstrations and exhibitions. Find also a new street food court selling local and international cuisine including from the showground’s food hall. Ticket prices start from £24 | Buy tickets here and get more information here.

Home & Gift buyers Festival – 16th – 19th July 2017

Harrogate international Centre, King’s Road, Harrogate HG1 5LA

The home and gift fair is a retailer’s buying festival showcasing new brands and products like giftware, fashion, jewellery, interior products, kitchen accessories, glassware and many more. With more than 900 exhibitors, it is the largest gathering of companies in the UK this summer in a great atmosphere enabling amazing networking opportunities. Everyone can discover, discuss, meet and enjoy the barbecue and the Pimms during 4 days! Registration prices start from £20 | More information here and register here

AUGUST

Ebor Races – 23rd – 26th August 2017

York racecourse, York YO23 1EX

It is the oldest, the richest, the fastest and the most famous race in Great Britain! Spend 3 fabulous days at Ebor races within a combination of fashion and sporting . Ticket prices start from £30 | Buy your tickets here and get more information here

Leeds Festival – 25th – 27th August 2017

The Leeds Festival is the biggest music event in the UK with various artists well-known around the globe. Don’t miss out an historical festival where you will see live on stage Eminem, Liam Gallagher, Muse, Bastille, Korn, The Orwells, Marmozets, Majestic, Goldie and so on… There will be so many great names that it would be better to see them for yourself. Find your favourite group here or book your tickets here now ! It will be soon sold out! Ticket prices start from £65/day | Travel information here